Knoll Restoration Project

Special Thanks To:

Mayor Rob DolanVietnam Veteran Jim KeaneMelrose Veterans Advisory BoardMelrose Veteran ServicesMelrose Department of Public WorksPresident of the Board of Alderman Bill ForbesMelrose Board of AldermanPrivate Donation from the family of a Melrose WWII veteran

Mission

The city's WWI monument, known commonly as "The Knoll," received a much needed face lift in 2013. Thanks to a community-wide effort, the monument was restored to its original intention of honoring the 32 Melrose residents who perished during the First World War.Phase One of this project began in the summer of 2013, adding irrigation for future plantings, removing dying trees, removing decaying brick stairways and most notably, providing a proper tribute at the front of the memorial for the community to view and honor.The City unveiled the new design by raising the three flags over the 32 names on Veterans Day 2013. Special guest Lt Steven Harris, former POW and Melrose resident was on hand to help raise the POW flag.

Phase Two of this project is ongoing and more information will be available to the public soon.